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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES - July 2019

Jul 2019

Jan 15, 2024

Assam Government Initiates 'Gunotsav 2024'

The Assam government initiated the fifth edition of 'Gunotsav 2024,' a comprehensive state-wide assessment aimed at evaluating the performance of approximately 40 lakh students across government schools. The initiative, which runs through January and concludes on February 8, 2024, would play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of education and improving learning outcomes in the state.
'Gunotsav' emphasises active participation from all stakeholders, including teachers, students, administrators, and local communities. This holistic engagement is expected to foster accountability and contribute to an overall enhancement of the quality of education in Assam.
'Gunotsav' made its debut in 2017, and the 2024 edition marks the fifth round of this comprehensive exercise, covering all districts of Assam. The continued commitment to the initiative underscores the state's dedication to continually improve the quality of education and provide a robust learning environment for its students.

Jan 12, 2024

Chhattisgarh Launches "Ramlala Darshan" Scheme: Free Pilgrimage to Ayodhya Dham

Chhattisgarh Government approved the Ramlala Darshan Scheme, a pilgrimage to the newly built Ram Temple at Ayodhya. The decision was made during a state cabinet meeting held in Raipur.
The launch of the scheme was one of the promises made by the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the elections late last year (2023). The state will send around 20,000 residents to Ayodhya for darshan of Shri Ramlala every year.
Open to Chhattisgarh residents aged 18-75 who pass a health exam. Disabled people can go with one family member.
The Chhattisgarh Tourism Board will implement the scheme and the budget for it will be provided by the Tourism Department.

Jan 11, 2024

KALIA Scholarship Scheme: Odisha Govt Begins Registration

Odisha government started the online registration of students belonging to farmers' families under the extended 'KALIA Scholarship' scheme.
The government has meanwhile modified the guidelines of the scheme and it will henceforth provide scholarship to students who undertake technical and professional courses in private institutes inside and outside state.
Earlier, it was provided to farmer's children enrolled only in government institutions within the state.
The scholarship is for maximum two years for post graduate and four years for PhD courses.

Jan 10, 2024

Mamata Banerjee Launches 'Yogyasree' for SC/ST Students in West Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee introduced a comprehensive social welfare scheme named 'Yogyasree'. The initiative aims to provide free training modules for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in West Bengal. This move came ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, reflecting the government's commitment to educational empowerment.
The Yogyasree scheme encompasses the establishment of fifty training centres across the state. These centres will offer cost-free training for SC and ST students, focusing on entrance and competitive examinations. Additionally, 46 centres will provide similar opportunities for those aspiring to secure government jobs and pursue careers in civil services.
In conjunction with the Yogyasree scheme, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also initiated an anti-ragging toll-free number for students. She emphasised the importance of displaying notifications in all colleges and universities to raise awareness about this helpline, ensuring a safer and more inclusive educational environment.

Jan 06, 2024

PM Modi Approves PRITHVI VIGYAN Scheme

The Union Cabinet approved Rs. 4800 crore for PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI) scheme, an overarching initiative comprising five on-going sub-schemes related to earth sciences, at a cost of Rs. 4,797 crore over a five-year period from 2021-26. The Union Cabinet, at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the proposal of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) to club the sub-schemes.
The schemes are "Atmosphere and Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems and Services", "Ocean Services, Modelling Application, Resources and Technology", "Polar Science and Cryosphere Research", "Seismology and Geosciences" and "Research, Education, Training and Outreach". The overarching scheme of 'PRITHvi Vigyan' (PRITHVI) will enable development of integrated multi-disciplinary earth science research and innovative programmes across different MoES institutes.
The objectives of the overarching "PRITHVI" scheme includes augmentation and sustenance of long-term observations of the atmosphere, ocean, geosphere, cryosphere and solid earth to record vital signs of the earth system and change, development of modelling systems for understanding and predicting weather, ocean and climate hazards, and understanding the science of climate change.

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